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Firefly Builds Mars Helicopter Shell | Texas News
Firefly Aerospace, right here in Austin, just landed a $13 million NASA subcontract for the groundbreaking SkyFall mission—NASA’s first nuclear-powered probe to Mars, launching in late 2028. Their role? Building the critical aeroshell that protects the mission’s three Mars helicopters during entry. Using advanced composites perfected on their lunar landers, Firefly is rigorously testing the shell at their Texas facility before handing it off to JPL for final integration. This local Texas company is proving that speed, affordability, and innovation can power humanity’s next giant leap on Mars…
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